The fundamental idea of modern capitalism is not the right of the individual to possess and enjoy what he has read more

The fundamental idea of modern capitalism is not the right of the individual to possess and enjoy what he has earned, but the ;thesis that the exercise of this right redounds to the general good.

Contrary to the vulgar belief that men are motivated primarily by materialistic considerations, we now see the capitalist system being read more

Contrary to the vulgar belief that men are motivated primarily by materialistic considerations, we now see the capitalist system being discredited and destroyed all over the world, even though this system has given men the greatest material comforts

Capitalism has destroyed our belief in any effective power but that of self interest backed by force.

Capitalism has destroyed our belief in any effective power but that of self interest backed by force.

Advocates of capitalism are very apt to appeal to the sacred principles of liberty, which are embodied in one maxim: read more

Advocates of capitalism are very apt to appeal to the sacred principles of liberty, which are embodied in one maxim: The fortunate must not be restrained in the exercise of tyranny over the unfortunate

The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing read more

The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries.

Capitalism and communism stand at opposite poles. Their essential difference is this: The communist, seeing the rich man and his read more

Capitalism and communism stand at opposite poles. Their essential difference is this: The communist, seeing the rich man and his ;fine home, says: "No man should have so much." The capitalist, seeing the same thing, says: "All men should have as much.".

The forces in a capitalist society, if left unchecked, tend to make the rich richer and the poor poorer.

The forces in a capitalist society, if left unchecked, tend to make the rich richer and the poor poorer.

The dynamo of our economic system is self-interest which may range from mere petty greed to admirable types of self-expression.

The dynamo of our economic system is self-interest which may range from mere petty greed to admirable types of self-expression.

Capitalism and communism stand at opposite poles. Their essential difference is this: The communist, seeing the rich man and his read more

Capitalism and communism stand at opposite poles. Their essential difference is this: The communist, seeing the rich man and his fine home, says: 'No man should have so much.' The capitalist, seeing the same thing, says: 'All men should have so much.'